Behaviour Support Assistant (Primary age)
Bournemouth
Full time
Temporary and permanent roles available
Start date - ASAP
The School and Role
An Alternative Provision school based in Bournemouth are currently seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to start as soon as possible. The school caters for primary age pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as challenging behaviour.
The Behaviour Mentor role is an amazing opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and support young people to access education. You will offer guidance and support both in the classroom, and also with their social and emotional development.
The successful Support Assistant will be required to work 1-1 with pupils, assisting them academically as well as overcoming barriers to learning and supporting them emotionally. You will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and emotional development of a child with special needs or challenging behaviour. Working closely with the class teacher and special educational needs coordinator (SENCO), you will create a positive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the individual needs of the student.
Requirements
The desired Teaching Assistant will have;
- Experience of working with primary and/or secondary school aged children
- Experience of working with pupils with SEND/SEMH and challenging behaviour.
- A passion for the p...